The Little Foxes

Playwright, activist, lover, blacklisted screenwriter — Lillian Hellman, with her rabble-rousing life and work, continues to exert a captivating hold on American culture. The Little Foxes reveals Hellman’s unrivaled ability to create some of the meatiest roles in the modern canon, including Regina Giddens, a character the New York Times called “that malignant Southern bitch-goddess.” When a prospective business deal promises to bring Regina and her wealthy brothers even more money, they each scramble to secure the spoils for themselves — by any means necessary. The Little Foxes is Hellman at the top of her dramatic form, handing down a juicy indictment of the oldest American family value of all: greed. A.C.T. is offering the following special events and programs in conjunction with The Little Foxes A.C.T. Prologue Tuesday, October 31st at 5:30 pm. Laird Williamson introduces the production with a half-hour discussion. The event is free, no tickets are required, and the doors open at 5 pm. For more information, call 415-749-2228. Bring what you Can/Pay what you Wish Thursday, November 2nd at 8pm Patrons will be allowed to pay any amount for tickets when they donate children’s books, diapers, or coffee beans to benefit Raphael House, a shelter and support program for homeless families in the Tenderloin District. Please call 415-749-2228 for details. Patrons are limited to one ticket per donated item, two tickets per show per person. Audience Exchange Discussions Tuesday November 7th evening, Sunday November 12th matinee and Wednesday November 15th matinee Share your thoughts on the production with fellow audience members following the performance. Free, but priority seating is given to A.C.T ticket holders. For more information contact 415-749-2228. Out with A.C.T Wednesday, November 8th at 8pm. A dynamic new series for gay and lesbian theater goers that includes a performance followed by a reception featuring complimentary wine and port, and an opportunity to meet the actors. To order tickets, call 415-749-2228 and mention “Out with A.C.T.” Theater on the Couch Evening of November 3rd. A collaboration betwen A.C.T and The San Fransisco Psychoanaltic Institue, Theater on the Couch involves dialogue between the audience and a panel of local psychoanalysts. After the show the panel will discuss the psychological aspects of the play and take questions from the audience.